SILVER CITY — The Grant County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding the person or persons responsible for a substantial burglary in which nearly $100,000 worth of guns and art were stolen from a San Lorenzo residence.

Grant County Crime Stoppers has authorized a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the burglars.

The burglary occurred sometime between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at a residence on Ortiz Road in San Lorenzo.

According to police, the lock on the gate to the front yard had been cut and the double pane glass window in the front door was smashed. More than 30 guns — ranging from shotguns to handguns and rifles — were stolen, along with dozens of scopes, magazines, holsters, knives and more than 20 pieces of art, including two bronze sculptures valued at $15,000 each.

Also stolen were various Mata Ortiz bowls, Navajo turquoise and silver jewelry, weavings and leather goods.

In addition to the thefts, the burglars smashed other artwork, tossed books from their shelves, ransacked and trashed the house.

Deputies found a black Rubbermaid wheelbarrow just inside the gate and shoe print impressions nearby.

Anyone with information on the burglary is asked to call Grant County Crime Stoppers at 575-538-5254. All calls to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and calls are not recorded and cannot be traced.

For more information on Crime Stoppers rewards, visit crimestoppers -grantcounty.com.